From what I can tell from the other pictures I didn't see any cracks it looks like it's only been used at handful of times there's two days left on the auction 2 bid so far .99¢. The seller has a 100% positive approval on his profile.
Should I make a bid on this meershum pipe
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From what I can tell from the other pictures I didn't see any cracks it looks like it's only been used at handful of times there's two days left on the auction 2 bid so far .99¢. The seller has a 100% positive approval on his profile.
Hide this from the other forum members. Looks like a steal!
Looks like a deal but it most certainly has been used well more than a handful of times.
Be sure to check the shipping costs. I got nailed on that once or twice when I started using eBay. I bought a pipe for a few dollars minimum bid and then paid $29.99 in shipping.
Otherwise, bid away!
Otherwise, bid away!
That pipe has seen a lot of use, not that that's necessarily a deal breaker. I can't be sure from the quality of the photo you posted, but there's a line in the stem that makes me a bit nervous.
That almost looks like a crack to me, either one that's forming or one that's been glued back together. Again, though, just a concern that I can't be sure about.
That almost looks like a crack to me, either one that's forming or one that's been glued back together. Again, though, just a concern that I can't be sure about.
Agreed. The union angle of stem to shank also supports a possible cracked stem and/or shank.
Yeah I was worried about that too when I took a second look at it. Here's what the description says about it.
This pipe has a long history of smoking pleasure, attested to by the deep coloration. But, it has suffered, too. The amber stem has been broken and repaired in a functional but not-professional fashion. Otherwise it’s in pretty good shape but it has served me well for many years and hopefully, its new owner will respect its tenacity and cool smoking characteristic. Still smokes great, despite injuries. The stem unscrews and lines up perfectly when attached. About the case: one hinge is broken but the latch works. It’s a bit scuffed but still in pretty good shape.
If I can keep at under $25 I think I would be happy.
This pipe has a long history of smoking pleasure, attested to by the deep coloration. But, it has suffered, too. The amber stem has been broken and repaired in a functional but not-professional fashion. Otherwise it’s in pretty good shape but it has served me well for many years and hopefully, its new owner will respect its tenacity and cool smoking characteristic. Still smokes great, despite injuries. The stem unscrews and lines up perfectly when attached. About the case: one hinge is broken but the latch works. It’s a bit scuffed but still in pretty good shape.
If I can keep at under $25 I think I would be happy.
That's a good guiding principle for any auction. Just set yourself an upper limit you'll still feel good about and don't think about it again until the auction's over.
I wouldn't pay 10 bucks for it. It is cracked. The stem looks like shit and I would be willing to bet it smokes hot.
I've gone cheap on auction pipes before. I think a good principle is the one mentioned. Another is: how many good pipes can you buy before this one becomes clutter?
For a dollar, buy it. Repair what needs to be repaired, smoke it, then decide where you go from there.
Less threat from forum members than there is from the hundreds more unregistered visitors viewing these pages.
Yeah I think the important part is that the bowl ain't cracked. Plus I wouldn't mind a small project to do.
